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Verdict
Petit coupé trois portes quatre places, vendu avec trois moteurs essence de 91 à 125 ch. Les retours publiés en français manquent : le seul point documenté est la corrosion des flexibles de frein et de leurs sertissages, un défaut de sécurité à faire contrôler. Le 1.7 exige une huile précise (5W30 semi-synthétique) pour son revêtement de cylindres Nikasil.
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.7 125.
1.4 91
Petrol · Manual · 91 hp · Crit'Air 3
Zetec-SE 1.4 de 91 ch, produit de 1997 à 2000 (Wikipédia). Le moins puissant de la gamme.
1.6 104
Petrol · Manual · 104 hp · Crit'Air 3
Zetec-SE 1.6 de 104 ch, produit de 2000 à 2001 (Wikipédia).
1.7 125
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 125 hp · Crit'Air 3
Zetec-SE VCT 1.7 de 125 ch, 0 à 100 km/h en 9,2 s (Wikipédia). Revêtement de cylindres Nikasil : huile 5W30 semi-synthétique requise.
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2002: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Flexibles de frein et sertissages corrodés
Severity 3/3 · SeriousGet Car Wise signale, sur la Puma de 1997 à 2002, la détérioration des flexibles de frein et la corrosion de leurs sertissages, classée parmi les défauts de sécurité. Le site compte 5 défauts connus sur cette génération, dont 2 touchant la sécurité, mais n'en détaille qu'un. Faire contrôler les flexibles et les freins avant l'achat.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.4 91, 1.6 104, 1.7 125
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Ford Puma”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Ford Puma I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire contrôler les flexibles de frein et leurs sertissages (corrosion), point de sécurité signalé sur cette génération.
- Inspecter la caisse : Get Car Wise recommande de chercher un exemplaire sans rouille.
- Sur le 1.7, vérifier l'historique des vidanges : le revêtement Nikasil demande une huile 5W30 semi-synthétique.
- Contrôler l'état des freins (disques avant, tambours arrière) et des pneus en 195/50 R15.
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien et les factures.
Questions to ask the seller
- Les flexibles de frein ont-ils été remplacés, et quand ?
- Quelle huile a été utilisée pour les vidanges du moteur ?
- La voiture présente-t-elle de la corrosion, et a-t-elle été traitée ou réparée ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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- Reliability
- 5/5
- Fuel types
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- Price
- €2,095 – €3,600
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
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- Price
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- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Ford Puma I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Combien de places a la Ford Puma I ?
Quatre places : toutes les Puma sont des coupés trois portes quatre places à traction avant (Wikipédia).
Quel est le volume du coffre ?
240 litres selon la fiche technique Joinsteer du 1.7 16v.
Quels moteurs existent ?
Trois essence Zetec-SE, de 91, 104 et 125 ch, tous avec boîte manuelle.
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